Tenuta di Trecciano – Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
| Producer: |
Tenuta di Trecciano |
| Wine: |
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG |
| Grape Variety: |
100% Sangiovese |
| Production Zone: |
Colli Senesi |
| Altitude: |
1,050 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
22 acres, 2 tons/acre |
| Exposure: |
Southwest |
| Soil: |
Red compact soil, typical of the Chianti region. |
| Vinification & Aging: |
Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 30 days. During maceration, the cap was punched down daily to extract polyphenols. The wine aged in 600L Slovenian oak casks for 7 months followed by an additional 4 months aging in the bottle prior to release. |
| Production: |
4,000 cases |
| Alcohol: |
12.5% |
| Description: |
Deep ruby with violet hues. Scents of blackberries and marasca cherries. Soft, supple, velvety and substantial. |
| Food Pairing: |
Excellent with simple meat dishes and pasta. |
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